You’ve seen them hard at battle. You’ve watched their conflicts and their skirmishes and their dust-ups. But don’t let Charles and Hamilton fool you for one second. They’re full-on buds—make no mistake about it. When their canine UFC matches are over and the warm spring sun beams down brightly on their fur, they’re not at all above lying down together…and catching some zzz’s.

Did you know there are some societies where this practice is frowned upon?

And others where they might be subject to ridicule?…or teasing?…or jokes?

But not here on the ranch. Here on the ranch, anything goes!

Now, would somebody please look at the ear? Then please contact me immediately and tell me what on earth to do with this dog, because I need a longterm plan. He’s absolutely ruining my productivity.

Good stuff! My labs (bro and sis) will not, cannot, wouldn’t hear of sleeping more than two inches from each other. My malamute Gus would prefer his own king size bed, with a chew toy, and a raw hide, and if he were human, a nice merlot on the night stand. He’s a loner….and he sleeps in the kitchen corner on the nice cool tile floor. Isn’t puppy love grand!

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Julie in WA On Friday, May 2 at 9:28 am

My daughter wants to know, “Exactly how many dogs DO they have over there?!!!”

You can give me Sir Charles and I will take him off your hands. THEN you won’t have to worry about those absolutely adorable ears! I have a German Shepard, so he and Charles could have A LOT of fun and a good time lovin’ on each other.

Laura S On Friday, May 2 at 9:33 am

you are KILLING me here with the cuteness that are your pups!
they are just so sweet.

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TanyaK On Friday, May 2 at 9:34 am

I have a basset and you’re right, you get NOTHING done when they are cuddled up. Mine sleeps tummy up with her legs spread out like she’s doing jumping jacks. My chihuahua lays over her chest and tucks his head between her neck and ear. I waste HOURS watching this.

Must. Get. Basset hound! Imagine all the good procrastinating I could accomplish. As it is I just have the internet for that, and, well…it seems to be working pretty well too. But it’s not nearly as cute.

Karin On Friday, May 2 at 9:35 am

I’m usually too late for contests (being on the west coast and all) of course if it’s a title one I’m dead in the water to begin with. Too many clever people around here!

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Josmicco On Friday, May 2 at 9:36 am

Waaaa….I’m gonna miss a contest! At least it’s for a really good reason. I’m heading out today for the annual “Sistah Trip”. Started off just me and my sisters (4 of us) and now we are adding ‘low-maintenance female friends’. Soo much fun. No hubbies, no kids, just a long weekend on a beach with great food and great drinks. Hmm..maybe there is wireless there so I can still get my Ree fix and spread the addiction to everyone else! Muahahahaha!

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Nancy from MO/OK On Friday, May 2 at 9:37 am

Charlie is, to quote the old saying, “so ugly he’s cute”.

Hope you didn’t get any damage from storms last night. We had storms come thru here early this morning. Wind damage in NW Arkansas and some in southern Delaware Co. OK.

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Ali On Friday, May 2 at 9:37 am

Cute pics! Glad to see you guys made it through the storms last night.

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Jenn_A On Friday, May 2 at 9:37 am

Awwww, it’s puppy love. Who can fault that? I want to pet his ears just looking at that pic-so sweet.

And I wanted you to know-I took my 10th graders outside today to read the play (A Doll’s House), and they loved it! (And so did I :))
The weather is absolutely beautiful here in GA today.

Glad to hear you escaped the tornado! I love the captioned pics-eye candy.

I’ve only been reading for about 7 months or so, but blogging at this level for 2 years is a great accomplishment. Not to mention doing it alongside the rest of your life! Very satisfying I am sure

And the dawgs remind me of our Riley and his temporary housemate Daisy – they play endlessly and then collapse just like that, to rest up for the next bout. They are going to really miss each other when Daisy moves to her own house in a few weeks.

That is the cutest thing!! Oh I laughed out loud when I saw the one with his tounge hanging out. We had a neighbor who had a bassett hound. When I was little I asked what happened to his eyes, and their grandson told me he had glass in his eyes.

Two cute doggies, please tell me you are sending one of them for your two year anniversary!

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Terri in Iowa On Friday, May 2 at 10:02 am

Great pics! Makes me want to get another dog.

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marchelle On Friday, May 2 at 10:05 am

Question: Did you name Hamilton, or was he already named when you got him? Charles – Hamilton – Charles Hamilton….Scarlett’s first husband….stupid Melanie’s brother. (Not a fan of Melanie. Anybody that perfect is fake if you ask me. Plus she married her cousin.)

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Debbie On Friday, May 2 at 10:09 am

We had a basset hound who used to lick the dinner plates after we finished dinner, and she would drag her ears thru whatever juice or gravy was on the plate, then walk around whipping her head back and forth so she could suck on her ears! She was very efficient with cleanup, although, yeah, we DID put everything in the dishwasher anyway…

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Andrea in FL On Friday, May 2 at 10:10 am

I think my basset was reincarnated in to your Charlie…the facial expressions and the ears bring back fond memories!!!

Katie from Cali On Friday, May 2 at 10:12 am

Vicky On Friday, May 2 at 10:13 am

We used to have two cats that were the same way. Fought like, well… cats in a cat fight. But, we’d occasionally find them giving that little rub as they passed or just “happening” to nap in the same sunbeam. If my cat stretches out on my lap, chest, shoulders… I’m pretty much done ’cause I’m not moving ’til he does!

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Lisette On Friday, May 2 at 10:16 am

My German Shepherd pups are off to stay with my brother and his family – in another STATE!!! Sheeesh, I had them for four months and I love them, am so heart brotken.